Gerrymandering & Representation

Congressional Redistricting Reform

Do you want to help fight gerrymandering?

We Slayed the Gerrymander!

Voters were clear that we all deserve fair districts and fair elections. Issue 1 won by 74.85%!

Thanks to the hard work of redistricting reformers all over the state, voters approved a historic state constitutional amendment that will institute strong protections against the congressional partisan gerrymandering.

“Ohio voters have made their voices heard and sent a clear message that they want a fair, transparent government that works for them,” said Ann Henkener of the League of Women Voters of Ohio. “The approval of Issue 1 means an end to extreme partisan gerrymandering after decades of work by the League of Women Voters and countless hours of effort from committed activists. The groups behind the petition drive will be laying down our clipboards and working together to make these reforms work for Ohioans.”

In 2015, the Fair Districts = Fair Elections Coalition worked to pass state legislative redistricting reform. Issue 1 of the May 2018 primary ballot focused on congressional redistricting reform.

“Ohioans never gave up on the fight to end the manipulation of congressional districts for political advantage and today our efforts paid off,” said Catherine Turcer, executive director of Common Cause Ohio. “Today, Ohio voters are the winners. I would like to thank all the redistricting reformers and activists.”